1941 Swiss alcohol referendum

A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 9 March 1941.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative for changing the alcohol order.[1] The proposal was rejected by 59.8% of voters.[1]

1941 Swiss alcohol referendum
9 March 1941
Reorganization of the alcohol industry
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes304,86740.23%
No452,87359.77%
Valid votes757,74097.79%
Invalid or blank votes17,1032.21%
Total votes774,843100.00%
Registered voters/turnout1,261,36161.43%

Background

The referendum was a "process initiating decision", which required only a majority of the public vote, rather than both a majority of the public votes and a majority of cantons in favour.[2]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For304,86740.2
Against452,87359.8
Blank votes14,681
Invalid votes2,422
Total774,843100
Registered voters/turnout1,261,36161.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References